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5. PRESENTATIONS A. Spring Athletics – Mrs. Lauren Kinard, Athletic Director and Spring Athletes Mrs. Lauren Kinard, Athletic Director expressed her gratitude as she reviewed the sports season with the Board. She thanked e…

are then made available to them. The seals require working on them each year. Seals are embedded in the coursework that culminates into a Capstone Project. Mr. Pritchard, Middle School Principal reiterated the 2025-2026 Building Goals for the …

Mr. Pritchard, Middle School Principal, highlighted the perfect attendance and awesome attendance awards presented to students. In the first ten weeks of school there were 120 students achieving perfect attendance awards and 147 students achieving aw…

Mr. Pritchard, Middle School Principal highlighted the work Justin Rodland, one of the new 6th grade teachers has been doing. Justin brought Egypt to life for the students in his history classes. Justin dressed up as a Pharaoh and demonstrated the mu…

4. CORRESPONDENCE - None 5. PRESENTATIONS A. Building Goals – Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery Mr. Brad Pritchard Mrs. Angela Conway

Mrs. Ashbery presented about the building goals for the High School to be completed by June 30, 2026. She said the first is Academic, focusing on Math. Our recent Regents data shows we need some more efforts in the Algebra 1 area. This exam is requir…

B. Building Principal Reports Building Principal Reports were submitted for Board Members’ review. Mrs. Ashbery informed the board that the first concert of the year is on October 28th, which is normally the Veteran’s Day concert but it is a little…

9. BOE PRESIDENT AND ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mrs. Weller, stated that there was nothing to report this month but she did inquire about Genesee Valley School Board training and asked if Mr. Edwards c…

Mr. Knaak shared that spring had presented challenges with rain being the most challenging. Newfane had played on the sixth rescheduled date. He thanked the Bus Garage staff, grounds staff, parents and students for a great season. He thanked the B…

Staff Training & Implementation: • Teachers have been trained in collecting and using standards- based evidence to assess student learning. • Ongoing instructional coaching and PLC discussions continue to reinforce consistent assessment practices …

Social-Emotional Learning – The Albion Middle School will begin the implementation of Leader in Me by completing the following throughout the 2024-25 school year: ▪ Survey (staff, students, parents) ▪ Establish a Lighthouse Team ▪ Traini…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. New York State FFA Convention Public Speech – Miss Aubrey Bruning Mr. Pritchard shared that Miss Bruning was not available to present at the Board Meeting this evening. The presentation will be rescheduled for a fu…

Board President, Mr. Wadhams reminded the Board that the Superintendent Evaluations are due back to Ms. Ishmael by Friday, May 16th. Board President, Mr. Wadhams shared that the undefeated ACS Boys’ Track team has a meet scheduled at Ne…

girls’ basketball and Unified Bowling shared highlights, records of wins and losses; and favorite memories of the season with the Board. Some of the students shared that they enjoyed a great season with young players that will return next year;…

Student, Ethan Olles shared that using schoolai has helped them in many ways. It not only proofreads their essays and narratives, it gives clues on what they should change, and gives ways to correct run-on sentences. It also gives the ELA teachers…

9. ADMINISTRATORS' REPORTS A. BOE President Report Board President, Mr. Wadhams shared that he attended the Genesee Valley School Boards Association President’s Meeting at the end of February. A NYSSBA representative spoke regarding Ex…

Writing – By June 2025, all teachers in grade Kindergarten through 5th grade, will enhance student response to texts through writing as evidenced by the creation of monthly writing tasks, the use of a writing progression checklist to inform instru…

Writing – By June 2025, Albion Middle School will increase the percentage of students receiving full credit on 2 pt. questions based on NYS ELA writing benchmarks. Mr. Pritchard shared that teachers continue to work on grammar, punctuation skil…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. FFA Students – 2024 National FFA Convention Albion FFA officers and members shared a presentation with the Board regarding the 2024 National FFA Convention. The students shared highlights of the trip that included a s…

1. Survey Results 2. The Importance of Family Engagement 3. How we currently work to engage families 4. Impact of Efforts 5. Moving Forward Survey Results - Mr. Pritchard shared that the Leader In Me survey …

5. Empowering Families • Engaged families feel more confident in their ability to support their child’s learning. • Schools that welcome family participation create an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives. Mr. Pritchard…

Impact of Our Efforts • Stronger sense of community and inclusion • Parents feel more comfortable to reach out and communicate with the school • Improved attendance • Improved academic support • Stronger Parent-Teacher relationships Goals fo…

Mr. Wadhams noted an additional topic at the convention was Attendance. The Schenectady School District has hired an attendance specialist, someone whose main function is to address chronic absenteeism. This person was hired through Civil Service.…

5. PRESENTATIONS A. Strategic Plan Presentation – Dr. Marla Iverson (Zoom) Superintendent, Mickey Edwards introduced Dr. Marla Iverson to the Board. Dr. Iverson works with the Warner Center for Professional Development…

Mrs. Conway shared a Writing: 2-credit response rubric providing the features of a 2-credit and 1-credit response as well as a Writing: Essay evaluation rubric for grades 4-5. Reporting – By June 2025, the new grading system will be fully imple…

Social-Emotional Learning – The Albion Middle School will begin the implementation of Leader in Me by completing the following throughout the 2024-25 school year: ▪ Survey (staff, students, parents) ▪ Establish a Lighthouse Team ▪ Traini…

Mr. Wadhams shared that at 4:00 pm today he attended the ribbon cutting for the new Book Vending Machine. He was very impressed and requested a thank you letter be sent to the PTA for their work in obtaining this for our students. Mr. Wadhams s…

Mrs. Ashbery if they had any questions or concerns. Superintendent Edwards shared that we are not the pioneers of no cell phones in school. Various districts such as the City of Rochester, Greece and Brockport have banned cell phones in school. …

2. PUBLIC FORUM Mr. Rich Gannon and his daughter Taya Gannon shared concerns with the Board regarding handicap accessibility for parking; the Middle School Auditorium seating; and the Middle and High School bathrooms for spectators. He provide…

Mr. Brad Pritchard, Middle School Principal reiterated the 2023-2024 Building Goals for the Middle School with the Board. Literacy - SMART Goal: By June 30, 2024, we will increase the number of middle school students reading on grade level by…

expressed gratitude to Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery and Mr. Brad Pritchard for their administrative support as well. Ms. LaSpina noted that out of the 64 Varsity winter athletes, 96.88% were passing with a 65% or above; only two athletes scored lower.…

Mrs. Feder introduced herself to the Board and shared that she has been an art teacher in the district for eighteen years. She has been working with two groups of students who are participants in the enrichment program. A slide presentation provid…

4. PRESENTATIONS A. Academic Focus – Mid-Year Report on Building Goals Mrs. Angela Conway, Mr. Brad Pritchard Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery Mrs. Angela Conway, Elementary School Princ…

together. Students are currently working on Habit 4: Think Win-Win for the month of February. Mr. Pritchard, Middle School Principal reiterated the 2023-2024 Building Goals for the Middle School with the Board. Literacy – SMART Goal: By Jun…

Social-Emotional Learning – SMART Goal: By June 30, 2024, the Albion Middle School will establish school initiatives and events to promote the Social-Emotional well-being of students and staff. Mr. Pritchard shared a list of school initiatives …

4. PRESENTATIONS A. ACS Building Goals – Mrs. Angela Conway, Mr. Brad Pritchard and Mrs. Jennifer Ashbery Mrs. Angela Conway, Elementary School Principal shared the 2023-2024 Building Goals for the Elementary Scho…

Mr. Pritchard, Middle School Principal shared the 2023-2024 Building Goals for the Middle School with the Board. Literacy – SMART Goal: By June 30, 2024, the number of middle school students reading on grade level will increase by 5% as measured…

26. Dignity for All Students Act Coordinators Name: Angela Conway, Elementary School Principal Name: Brad Pritchard, Middle School Principal Name: Jennifer Ashbery, High School Principal 27. Appointment of Independent Auditor Nam…

5 APPROVED PAYMENT PLAN FOR WATER/SEWER BILL Moved by Trustee Farone and seconded by Trustee Sheehan approving the request from Ms Laura Robinson for a six (6) month payment plan for her April, May and June water/sewer bill. CARRIED …